Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Settlements

Question:

The census of India 1991 defines the urban settlement as an area having following characteristics:-

(A) Minimum population of 5000 persons
(B) 75% of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural activities
(C) 75% of male workers engaged in primary activities
(D) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. kms

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (C) Only

(A), (B) and (D) Only

(B), (C) and (D) Only

(A), (C) and (D) Only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (D) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (D) Only

The census of India, 1991 defines urban settlements as “All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 5000 persons, at least 75 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometers are urban.